Anna and Will seem to be settling in nicely in Japan. They’ve just had an optical fibre connection installed: 100Mbps (in theory). Sweet! I guess we can expect some more regular blogging by Anna from now on (wink wink, nudge nudge).

Nicolas Sarkozy, during his victory speech after the French Presidential election: This evening is a victory for France. I ask you to be generous, to be tolerant, to be fraternal. I ask you to hold out your hand. I ask you to give the image of a France that is united, together, which leaves no-one Read more about A gracious victory speech[…]

After watching this interview (Windows Media, Real Player) on ABC’s Insiders, I’m wondering whether Kevin Rudd is styling himself after the little Lego men I used to play with as a kid (ah Lego – hours of fun). His hair is so incredibly shiny and plastic looking! Unfortunately, my opinion of the Ruddster, Gillard and Read more about Duplo Rudd[…]